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About Don Schmidt

Beginning in the fall of 2009, Don was VP of Operations & Director of Student Life for 2 years at Williamson Christian College in Franklin, TN - a wonderful, accredited 4 year college for adult learners. That is where he started writing the devotionals. The passion of his heart is to love God and to help others learn to love God more and more. He grew up in St. Joseph, MI - Class of '66. Graduated from Michigan State in '70 and Wheaton Grad School in '78. Thunderous conversion October 11, 1968. He and Donna were engaged 2 hrs & 15 minutes after they met August 25, 1969 at a Christian camp in Georgia. They married in '70 and have 4 wonderful sons. Most of his adult career has been in business in NE Ohio. They lived for 20 years in Peninsula, OH. They attended St. Luke's Ministries (Anglican) in Copley, OH for many years. Seven years ago they were reassigned by the Lord to attend River of Life Community Church in Hudson, OH. St. Luke's prayerfully sent them off on this new adventure with much love.

Friday April 18, 2025 – Good Friday – Peter’s pain and God’s encouragement!

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Luke 22:61-62  The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter.  Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.”  62And he went outside and wept bitterly. I … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 17, 2025 – Consider what Peter and the disciples went through today

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Mark 14:27-31  27“You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written:  ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ 28But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”   29Peter declared, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 16, 2025 – But even if He doesn’t…

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Daniel 3:16-18  Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday April 15, 2025 – Missing the Lord in the midst of pain and difficulties

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Ruth 1:20, 21 “Don’t call me Naomi, “she told them.” Call me Mara, (bitter) because the Almighty has made my life very bitter. 21 I went away full, but the LORD has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? … Continue reading →

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Monday April 14, 2025 – Buffeted by the storms around us

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Proverbs 9:10b  and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding Why is this happening?  Why did that happen?  How could that happen?  I don’t understand! How often are these expressions in our minds, on our lips and evidence of a … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 13, 2025 – Palm Sunday

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 12:17-19 The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb, raising him from the dead, was there giving eyewitness accounts. It was because they had spread the word of this latest God-sign that the … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 12, 2025 – Do we desire recognition?

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Don Schmidt

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. President Reagan had this wonderful plaque on his desk: … Continue reading →

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Friday April 11, 2025 – Comparing our Jesus walk to a speedboat and a sailboat

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 3:8  “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” Think about the differences between a … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 10, 2025 – An essential component

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 15:5  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Picture a large sailboat, out at sea, with … Continue reading →

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Wednesday April 9, 2025 – Accentuate the positive! Eliminate the negative!

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Don Schmidt

John 15:5  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Have you ever thought about how wonderful it … Continue reading →

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